Automation Engineer II – DeltaV

Novo Nordisk

Automation Engineer II ensuring compliance of processes and equipment. Join Novo Nordisk's Clayton, NC facility improving quality life with pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeClayton • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OracleSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure new processes & equipment are compliant with line of business and global standards.
Participate in local & global team to ensure new equipment & processes are designed to meet URS & IFA designed by Novo Nordisk ensuring the equipment will be ready for install & qualification as well as successful ramp up of equipment.
Improve reliability of the process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements through focus on people & equipment, as well as serving as gatekeeper for standards.
Work with local & global project team to ensure design of process is compliant with local & global standards
Develop interface agreements & align requirements with equipment vendors
Develop & implement plans to maintain & improve process control systems
Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules
Assist with developing & managing expense budgets for maintaining & improving process control systems
Develop & maintain automation standards, specifications & maintenance plans
Own self development & initiative to understand the site process control systems
Support audits & inspections as SME for process control systems
Coach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areas
Utilize the appropriate cLEAN® tools within the main areas of Systematic Problem Solving, process improvement, & project management
Operate within compliance with a quality mindset that focuses on risk management & mitigation
Implement effective change management
Support Corporate, PS, local IT, & local stakeholder initiatives & projects
Participate in the development of new SOPs, best practices, and maintenance procedures
Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
Other accountabilities, as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in engineering/related field of study from an accredited university required
May consider a minimum of seven (7) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required
May consider a High School Degree/GED with a minimum of nine (9) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required
Minimum of five (5) years engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required
For Logistics roles only: Warehouse automation equipment preferred (Automated storage and Retrieval Systems, Automated Guided vehicles, Autonomous Mobile Robots, and Conveyor systems)
Knowledgeable in the following technologies: SAP EM, PLC, DCS/SCADA, MES, Oracle, MS SQL (databases), Historian, general controls a plus
SAP EWM a plus
Ability to demonstrate proven expertise (e.g., project management) in planning/organization & project execution, follow-up, & completion required
Ability to translate high level direction into actionable tasks that deliver results using cLEAN® / Six Sigma methodologies a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
Tuition Assistance
Life & Disability Insurance
Employee Referral Awards

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Hard Skills & Tools

process control systemsproject managementcLEAN® methodologiesSix Sigmaautomation standardsinterface agreementsrisk managementchange managementengineering experiencemanufacturing systems

Soft Skills

coachingtrainingcommunicationinitiativeproblem solvingplanningorganizationexecutioncollaborationadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in engineeringHigh School Degree/GED